New Jersey · Through P.L.2025, c.405, and J.R.22 · Newer source version available

N.J. Stat. § 58:12A-12.3a: Definitions.

1.	As used in P.L.2025, c.144 (C.58:12A-12.3a et al.):
"Certified point-of-use water filter" means a filter that is installed at the point where water is dispensed from an outlet, and which is certified by a body accredited by the American National Standards Institute National Accreditation Board as satisfying the NSF/ANSI 53-2019 standard for lead reduction or any subsequently adopted standard that is equivalent to, or more stringent than, the NSF/ANSI 53-2019 standard for lead reduction.
"Customer" means a property owner or lessee who receives, and is required to pay, a water utility bill for water being supplied to the property.
"Lead action level" means the standard for lead in drinking water established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, or a more stringent standard adopted by the department pursuant to the "Safe Drinking Water Act," P.L.1977, c.224 (C.58:12A-1 et seq.).
"Lead service line" means the same as the term is defined in section 2 of P.L.2021, c.183 (C.58:12A-41).
"Non-paying consumer" means the lessee or primary occupant of institutional, commercial, or residential space in a system's service area, who does not receive, and is not required to pay, a water utility bill for water supplied to the property.
"Public water system" means the same as the term is defined in section 3 of P.L.1977, c.224 (C.58:12A-3).
"Seasonal rental unit" means a residential rental unit that is leased for a duration of fewer than six months each year.
"Service line" means the same as the term is defined in section 2 of P.L.2021, c.183 (C.58:12A-41).
L.2025, c.144, s.1.

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TITLE 58 WATERS AND WATER SUPPLY

1. As used in P.L.2025, c.144 (C.58:12A-12.3a et al.):

"Certified point-of-use water filter" means a filter that is installed at the point where water is dispensed from an outlet, and which is certified by a body accredited by the American National Standards Institute National Accreditation Board as satisfying the NSF/ANSI 53-2019 standard for lead reduction or any subsequently adopted standard that is equivalent to, or more stringent than, the NSF/ANSI 53-2019 standard for lead reduction.

"Customer" means a property owner or lessee who receives, and is required to pay, a water utility bill for water being supplied to the property.

"Lead action level" means the standard for lead in drinking water established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, or a more stringent standard adopted by the department pursuant to the "Safe Drinking Water Act," P.L.1977, c.224 (C.58:12A-1 et seq.).

"Lead service line" means the same as the term is defined in section 2 of P.L.2021, c.183 (C.58:12A-41).

"Non-paying consumer" means the lessee or primary occupant of institutional, commercial, or residential space in a system's service area, who does not receive, and is not required to pay, a water utility bill for water supplied to the property.

"Public water system" means the same as the term is defined in section 3 of P.L.1977, c.224 (C.58:12A-3).

"Seasonal rental unit" means a residential rental unit that is leased for a duration of fewer than six months each year.

"Service line" means the same as the term is defined in section 2 of P.L.2021, c.183 (C.58:12A-41).

L.2025, c.144, s.1.

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